Delight your senses with these Cinnamon Streusel Cookies, which perfectly blend a soft, sweet dough with a crunchy, spiced topping, finished with a drizzle of smooth vanilla icing. They’re like a hug for your taste buds, ideal for pairing with your favorite coffee or tea.
Yield: A batch of sweetly spiced treats
Ingredients:
For the Cinnamon Dough:
- 1/2 cup of butter, softened for easy creaming
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil for a tender bite
- 1 cup of brown sugar, for that caramel sweetness
- 1 egg, to bind the dough
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract, for a classic flavor
- 2 tsp of cinnamon, for a warm spice
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda, for a soft lift
- 1/2 tsp of baking powder, for structure
- 1/2 tsp of salt, to balance the sweetness
- 2 1/2 cups of flour (325 grams), for a chewy texture
For the Streusel:
- 1/4 cup of butter, softened to blend smoothly
- 1/4 cup of brown sugar, for a sweet crunch
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup of flour, to create the perfect crumble
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, for an extra cinnamon kick
- A pinch of salt, to enhance the streusel flavor
For the Icing:
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, for a sweet glaze
- 1 tbsp of milk, to thin the icing
- A splash of vanilla, for an aromatic finish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Begin by creaming together the butter, oil, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla, then fold in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- For the streusel, mix the ingredients, starting with 1/3 cup of flour, adding more to reach a crumbly texture.
- Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet, indent the tops, and add streusel.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. While baking, whisk together icing ingredients until smooth.
- Drizzle icing over the slightly cooled cookies and enjoy!
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